How to Stop WhatsApp Auto-Saving Photos & Videos

• Access WhatsApp settings (three dots on Android, 'Settings' on iPhone).
• Navigate to "Storage and Data" within the settings menu.
• Under "Media auto-download," disable automatic downloads for photos, videos, and audio for mobile data, Wi-Fi, and roaming.
• For Android users, turn off "Media visibility" in "Chats" to prevent downloaded media from appearing in the phone's gallery.
• After these changes, you can manually download only the photos or videos you want.

Why It Matters: This helps you control phone storage and privacy from WhatsApp media.